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Destinations change. Travellers change. But it’s easy to fall into the trap of claiming it’s not what it used to be, or be disappointed because a destination is not how you expect it to be. Your host Stephen Bailey discusses this issue and how it can impact your mindset during a trip.

Time-Stamped Show Notes

0:55 Why Stephen was disappointed when he first visited Bali

2:15 We tend to blame tourists for ruining destinations

3:25 It’s not possible for us to be the first traveller to visit a destination

4:32 Destinations change all the time

5:28 We should not ruin our trip by regretting things we can’t experience

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